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Tell me a little bit about yourself. This question is asked in nearly every first-round interview, yet many job seekers still struggle with it. Given the question's open-ended and broad-scope phrasing, plus the fact that it's often the very first "official" interview question, it's not surprising...

We hear it all the time: "Going to college isn't for everyone." But it's usually said as consolation, a response to a frustrated parent who can't understand why their son or daughter doesn't want to follow in their academic footsteps. But in 2019 and for the foreseeable future, not going to college...

Being friends with someone at the workplace is one thing. And being pals on social media? That's usually no big deal with your peers. But what about being a social-media friend to your supervisor? We wanted to know when it's OK to friend a boss -- or if it's ever acceptable -- and checked with...

Ill communication won't help your hopes of being hired. So what are the best ways to follow up after a job interview? We asked several career coaches to find out. "The one thing you always want to do is to remind the interviewer about the qualities that make you the perfect choice for the job....

"I think there's a severe lack of leadership going around these days," says Terry Smith, a 48-year-old cabinet installer who doesn't want his real last name used. "I've had good bosses and bad bosses but it seems like the people coming up the ranks these days are only concerned about making money...

Do you want to work at times other than the normal "nine to five" workday? If so, you could be among the millions of night-shift workers in America. You could be on the job when most people are sound asleep and attempt to get some shuteye when the rest of the world is awake. Late-shift workers...

While a quick game of foosball may help alleviate office stress and build team camaraderie, it might not do much to improve employee retention. If companies really want to appeal to recent graduates and younger workers, they may want to consider a few things that go beyond games in the break room....

When she was looking for a job last year, 28-year-old Amy Jordan said she could tell the mindset of her potential employers by looking in their kitchens. "Crusty old coffee maker? Out," says Jordan, who lives and works in Oakland, California. "Gross fridge? No water? Stacks of paper cups? Out."...

Matt Hernandez spent 16 years working in a cubicle -- "a gray box, essentially, with dividers practically up to the ceiling," he says -- and longed for the day he could spend his 9-to-5 existence in a more contemporary working environment. "I was dying for it," says the 45-year-old graphic designer....

1. Start the conversation. Come up with a good question relevant to the job you're applying for. Start the conversation off yourself. Your interviewer will be surprised and probably delighted. Get off the tired script before you're even on it. 2. Flip the script. If you do get on the script and...

Rick from Chicago -- who, like the other drivers in this story, agreed to be interviewed if his last name wasn't used -- says he has "serious moments of peace" when he's driving. "I'd say it happens two or three times a week, if I'm lucky," he says. "It's those rides with no traffic, the passenger...

If you're looking for a job, your personality probably won't make up for minimal experience or limited skills, but it's not far behind. "I've always prided myself on connecting with people on a personal level and I think those connections have served me well throughout my career," says Brian Plank,...

Are you guilty of stretching the truth at work? You’re not alone. A new survey from SimplyHired shows that most employed Americans indulge in a white lie or two at the office. SimplyHired surveyed more than 1,000 full-time salaried employees to determine how prevalent white lies were in the workplace,...